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| 43rd PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 80 Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| National Anthem |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House: (a) agree with the statement of the vice president of the Halifax International Security Forum that, with respect to the John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service, President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan "is a well-respected international leader, the first female president of Taiwan, and a strong global advocate for democracy...she would certainly be an ideal fit for this award"; and (b) call on the government to continue funding the Forum at current levels even if the John McCain award is presented to President Tsai Ing-wen. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-224, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), — That Bill C-224 be amended by restoring the long title as follows:
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 89 -- Vote no 89) | |
| YEAS: 155, NAYS: 179 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lawrence Ruff Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Duncan (Etobicoke North) Kwan Ratansi Total: -- 179 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 to 4 were also negatived on the same division. |
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| Statement by the Speaker |
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The Speaker ruled, pursuant to Standing Order 94(1)(a), that, as nothing remained of Bill C-224 except its number, the order for consideration at report stage be discharged and the bill be dropped from the Order Paper. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac), seconded by Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), — That Bill C-228, An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 301, NAYS: 32 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dubourg Lake Reid Total: -- 301 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Barsalou-Duval Chabot Gill Plamondon Total: -- 32 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Sahota (Brampton North), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 14th report of the committee, which was as follows:
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Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 14th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), one concerning justice (No. 432-00787);
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— by Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), one concerning culture and heritage (No. 432-00788);
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— by Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), one concerning justice (No. 432-00789);
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— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning justice (No. 432-00790);
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— by Mr. Falk (Provencher), one concerning justice (No. 432-00796);
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— by Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning natural resources and energy (No. 432-00797);
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— by Mrs. Jansen (Cloverdale—Langley City), one concerning justice (No. 432-00798);
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— by Mr. Dalton (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge), one concerning public safety (No. 432-00799).
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| Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers |
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The notice of motion for the production of papers P-2 was called pursuant to Standing Order 97(1) and was transferred by the clerk to “Notices of Motions (Papers)”. |
| Applications for Emergency Debate |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 52, Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay) asked leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the future of Laurentian University. |
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The Speaker decided that the matter was proper to be discussed and, pursuant to Standing Order 52(9), directed that it be considered later today, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), — That Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, during the debate tonight pursuant to Standing Order 52, no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), — That Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:39 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex-selective abortion). |
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Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seconded by Mr. Falk (Provencher), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Emergency Debate |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the future of Laurentian University. |
Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At midnight, the Speaker declared the motion adopted. |
| Adjournment |
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At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |